Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• Assess top tools for patch management process with care

  Before IT can apply a software patch, it must choose among varied endpoint security tools. Here are some of the best for the patch management process. Continue Reading

• A Windows 9 wish list includes full Windows Start menu

  After looking at Windows 8.1 for hints and speculating about Windows 9, our columnist makes his OS wish list. It includes features such as a proper Windows Start menu and cloud file-sharing integration. Continue Reading

• Top 10 Microsoft desktop developments this past summer

  Microsoft desktop news didn't slow down this summer; see our top 10 articles on Windows 8 and its predecessors, Office 2013 features and more. Continue Reading

• What can we tell about Windows 9 from Windows 8.1?

  Windows 9 is coming sooner than you think, but will it have the Windows 8.1 Start menu and improved management and security features? Our columnist weighs in on the future of Microsoft operating systems. Continue Reading

• Hyperthreading, cache distinguish Core i5, i7 processors

  A laptop processor comparison differentiates Intel's chips by their cores, hyperthreading and cache, which affects speed. Continue Reading

• Three visual disk analyzer utilities to help you optimize disk space

  Learn about visual exploration tools for Windows drives of all sizes. These disk analyzers can help identify big unnecessary items for space savings.Continue Reading

• Connect to networks with Windows 8 Group Policy and AD

  Administrators need to be careful when connecting Windows 8.1 endpoints to enterprise domains. Windows 8 Group Policy and Active Directory can help.Continue Reading

• Office 2013 vs. Office 365 bout benefits business

  Microsoft has made many changes in its suite, and some desktop admins have made surprising choices after comparing Office 365 vs. Office 2013.Continue Reading

• Getting up to date with Windows 8 tools and terminology

  Windows 8 tools have multiplied, and some can help IT with administration, migration and security. We've also gathered relevant definitions.Continue Reading

• Office Telemetry reports on Office 2013 docs and apps

  If IT administrators need information on document and application usage, they can use Office Telemetry, an Office 2013 feature that gathers such data.Continue Reading

• Windows 9 features may address unified apps and the cloud

  Based on the Windows 8.1 update, it's reasonable to expect Windows 9 features for universal apps and cloud integration. Will they entice enterprises?Continue Reading

• New Microsoft Office 2013 features you need to know about

  Skeptical IT admins may reconsider an upgrade after looking at these Microsoft Office 2013 features, including links to OneDrive and the cloud.Continue Reading

• Speculating about the Windows 9 Start menu and other OS features

  Despite a lack of hard facts about Microsoft Windows 9, it's possible to make educated guesses about its release date, cost and features such as its Start menu.Continue Reading

• How Windows RT apps differ from those for Windows 8

  Tablets running Windows 8 RT may use only Metro apps downloaded through the Windows store; 32- or 64-bit applications won't work, says our expert.Continue Reading

• When to buy a 2-in-1 laptop vs. a PC

  The recent spate of 2-in-1 laptops, such as the Surface Pro 3, has sparked interest among IT pros who wonder whether the devices can replace PCs.Continue Reading